Audiologist

Shift: Mon-Fri, (Days Vary), Days, 8am-5pm Category: Therapies Posting #: 1001968 Employee Type: PRN Position Summary This position provides high quality and appropriate patient care in the area of Audiology. Position Duties Provides Diagnostic Audiology Assessments Seeks advice from other audiologists on aspects of practice as needed Selects appropriate diagnostic assessments (evoked potentials, otoacoustic emissions, tympanometry, conditioned play, etc) based on age of child, development level, reason for visit, medical history and department guidelines. Uses age appropriate communication style and language with patients. Obtains and interprets age specific audiometric data correctly using department norms. Demonstrates knowledge of normal growth progression and developmental milestones. Effectively interviews parents prior to formal evaluation and communicates results, recommendations, and financial resources to parents after evaluation in an effective manner. Involves family in care plans and educational activities. Makes appropriate recommendations for amplification, therapy, referral, follow up testing, educational adaptations, and home care for patients with hearing loss and for those at risk for hearing loss. Treatment Seeks advice from other audiologists when treating patients with complex hearing loss, and syndromes as needed Selects, fits and checks hearing aids based on department guidelines. Refers appropriate patients to the cochlear implant team. Submits correct codes to pre access for accurate insurance verification. Uses Hearing Aid and Loaner contract or tracking sheet consistently. Documents and charges for amplification within 24 hours. Documentation Accurately completes documentation and charges within 24 hours. Completes clear concise reports using documentation templates. Includes appropriate professionals on cc of reports, following HIPAA guidelines. Enters orders for future visits. Ensures safe handoffs via appropriate clinical information. Clinical Equipment Troubleshoots equipment, informs supervisor of equipment issues, and works with supervisor to create plan for coverage until equipment is repaired. Daily biologic check of all clinical equipment. Professional Development Participates in huddles and staff meetings. Participates in the development of evidence-based protocols and guidelines. Participates in department process improvement. Serves on audiology committees, and specialty teams. May supervise a practicum student after 3 years of experience. Acquires continuing education to increase professional growth. Proactively shares knowledge gained with peers. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested. Position Qualifications Education: Doctoral degree in Audiology from an accredited school (Required). Experience: Prior pediatric diagnostics experience (Required). Cochlear implant experience (Preferred). Special Skills: Effective Communication (Required). Exceptional Teamwork (Required). Receives feedback gracefully (Required). Additional Requirements: Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or American Board of Audiology Certification (Required). Eligible to obtain an AZ Department of Health Services Audiology and Speech Language Pathology license (including dispensing Audiologist) prior to start date (Required). Current AZ DPS fingerprint clearance card prior to start date (Required). American Heart Association BLS certification prior to start date (Required). Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential Physical Requirement – Climbing (Occasionally). Physical Requirement – Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) (Frequently). Physical Requirement – Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) (Constantly). Physical Requirement – Hearing (Constantly). Physical Requirement – Pushing/pulling (Frequently). Physical Requirement – Reaching (Constantly). Physical Requirement – Sitting (Frequently). Physical Requirement – Standing (Frequently). Physical Requirement – Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling (Frequently). Physical Requirement – Talking (Constantly). Physical Requirement – Tasting/smelling (Occasionally). Physical Requirement – Walking (Constantly). Physical Requirement – Near Vision (Frequently). Physical Requirement – Far Vision (Frequently). Physical Requirement – Color Discrimination (Frequently). Physical Requirement – Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment (Constantly). Physical Requirement – Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance (Occasionally). Physical Requirement – Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance (Occasionally). Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Airborne communicable diseases (Applicable). Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid (Applicable). Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Fumes or airborne particles (Applicable). Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Radiation exposure (Applicable). #J-18808-Ljbffr